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Southern India Coast to Coast Ride

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14 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
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Highlights

Explore Tamil Nadu and Kerala by bike – the most immersive way to explore the laid-back states

Interact with the friendly local people as we cycle through a variety of landscapes

Ride through emerald tea estates and spice plantations

Experience authentic rural India with a stay at a family-run plantation in the Mavady Hills

Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge – a classic experience in South India!

Itinerary

Pedal from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea on the 'Southern India Coast to Coast Ride,' a challenging 14-day bicycle tour crafted for experienced travelers seeking an active and immersive experience. Journey through Tamil Nadu’s tranquil backroads and vibrant temples, then ascend into the lush tea estates of the Western Ghats before unwinding in Kerala’s serene backwaters. With highlights like Pondicherry’s French colonial charm and Madurai’s awe-inspiring Sri Meenakshi Temple, this trip’s USP lies in its unique route—offering rare access to lesser-visited regions and the chance to see southern India’s dramatic contrasts from the saddle.

day 1Arrive Chennai; transfer to Pondicherry via the shore temples of Mahabalipuram

Begin your adventure in Chennai this morning, meeting the group at Chennai Airport. From here it's a 3hr 30min group transfer to Pondicherry. We normally take a break at Mahabalipuram, home to shore temples and rock carvings. Carving in stone is still a living art here and we see stonemasons chipping away along the roadside, practicing skills that have flourished for centuries.
On arrival in Pondicherry, we have a chance to freshen up and have lunch before we assemble the bikes and explore this former French colony on a 4mi (6km) ride to Promenade Beach.
Around 6pm, we gather as a group to get to learn more about the adventures ahead over a welcome meeting. Your tour leader then arranges a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
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Meals
Lunch, Dinner

day 2Circular ride passing the spiritual commune of Auroville. Enjoy lunch in the old quarter.

day 3Pleasant ride along village roads to experience rural life. Afternoon ride to Chidambaram

day 4Riverside ride to the old Nayak capital of Thanjavur; afternoon visit to the town and Royal Palace

day 5Long ride through the Tamil Nadu heartland to Chettinad

day 6Scenic ride to Madurai, a highlight of any trip to India

day 7Morning to explore Madurai. Transfer to lunch; ride past Indian vineyards; final ascent into the Western Ghats and Thekkady

day 8Free day to relax or visit Periyar National Park

day 9Ride through tea estates; tea factory stop; continue to Vagamon

day 10Cycle through rubber and spice plantations to Kottayam

day 11Morning to explore or relax by the lake; board a houseboat

day 12Final ride along the coast road to Fort Kochi

day 13Free day in Kochi

day 14Adventure ends in Kochi

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 11 Classic nights (10 hotels, 1 houseboat), 2 Simple nights (1 homestay, 1 heritage mansion)
Meals
All breakfasts, 11 lunches and eight dinners
Transport
Immersive itinerary with all transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available10 days of cycling with full vehicle support
Guide
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
Others
Local bike hire of a fully serviced Proformance touring/hybrid bike

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